Ferry Project

Ferry Project Helping the homeless with love and support towards independence since 1998 On entry to Ferry Project, individuals are assigned a key worker.

Established in 1998, Ferry project is an award winning social enterprise and registered charity that helps homeless people in fenland. The aim of the ferry project is not simply to provide accommodation, but to give people the skills they need to enable them to live independently. These include life skills such as cooking and cleaning, education courses, vocational training, volunteering and emplo

yment opportunities. We currently provide up to fifty bed spaces in Wisbech and engage with over three hundred clients per year. We are the largest provider for homelessness-related issues in the district, engaging with an estimated eighty percent of those who find themselves homeless in Fenland. "Ferry Project provides a short-term interaction in an individual’s life when they have an immediate need. Once we carry them to their destination, they move on.”
Keith Smith, Founder & Director of Ferry Project

Our clients include people with financial problems, people fleeing domestic violence, people recovering from a family breakdown or from drug and alcohol abuse, young people leaving the care system, those who have been sexually abused, ex-offenders and those with simply nowhere else to go. The key worker will work with the individual client to assess that person’s need and create an individual support plan with self-determined goals. These goals may include referrals to partner agencies, and getting back in touch with family and friends. Counselling and basic skills training are performed at the project’s headquarters, Octavia View, with additional educational courses provided at the Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech.

Ready to kick the habit for good? The Ferry Project’s Smoking Cessation team is here to help you quit smoking for free! ...
24/08/2026

Ready to kick the habit for good? The Ferry Project’s Smoking Cessation team is here to help you quit smoking for free! Based right here in Wisbech at the Queen Mary Centre, our expert team provides friendly, non-judgmental support to help you live a healthier, smoke-free life.

Are you:
• Currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless?
• Working to support people experiencing homelessness?
• Have an Eastern European Background
• Are a migrant or are new to the UK

If you are, we can help you!
Best of all - There no waiting list, so you can start your journey today.

Why choose us?
• 100% Free: Fully funded by Cambridgeshire County Council.
• No Waiting: Get support right when you need it.
• Local Support: Conveniently located at the Queen Mary Centre.
• Proven Success: Personalised advice to help you stay on track.

Don't wait for "tomorrow." Take control of your health today.

Sign up now: Phone Dorota 07435 805203 or Paulina 07512 314767
or email: [email protected]

Does someone you know need housing help or advice?If someone you know needs housing advice or help, or is in danger of b...
24/08/2026

Does someone you know need housing help or advice?
If someone you know needs housing advice or help, or is in danger of becoming homeless you can refer them to us. We will do what we can to help, or we can signpost them to other agencies better suited to help them according to their needs and circumstances. Get the details from our website https://www.ferryproject.org.uk/services/immediate-help

Czy ktoś, kogo znasz, potrzebuje pomocy mieszkaniowej lub porady?
Jeśli ktoś, kogo znasz, potrzebuje porady lub pomocy mieszkaniowej lub jest zagrożony bezdomnością, możesz skierować go do nas. Zrobimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby im pomóc, lub możemy skierować ich do innych agencji, które są lepiej dostosowane do ich potrzeb i okoliczności. Zapoznaj się ze szczegółami na naszej stronie internetowej. https://www.ferryproject.org.uk/services/immediate-help

Кто-то из ваших знакомых нуждается в помощи или совете по жилищным вопросам?
Если кто-то из ваших знакомых нуждается в совете или помощи по вопросам жилья или рискует стать бездомным, вы можете направить его к нам. Мы сделаем все возможное, чтобы помочь, или мы можем направить их в другие агентства, которые лучше подходят для оказания им помощи в соответствии с их потребностями и обстоятельствами. Подробности на нашем сайте. https://www.ferryproject.org.uk/services/immediate-help

At The Ferry Project, we welcome the Prime Minister's commitment to end rough sleeping and recognise the urgency of taki...
24/08/2026

At The Ferry Project, we welcome the Prime Minister's commitment to end rough sleeping and recognise the urgency of taking meaningful action to support people experiencing homelessness.

No one should have to sleep on our streets. Behind every rough sleeping statistic is a person with their own story, challenges, aspirations and potential. We see every day the devastating impact that homelessness has on individuals, families, communities and public services. But we also see how lives can be transformed when the right support is available at the right time.

Whilst ambitious targets can help drive action and focus attention on this issue, achieving lasting change will require more than moving people off the streets. A home is the first step of the journey, not the final destination. Sustainable progress depends on investment in supported accommodation, affordable housing, mental health services, substance misuse support, employment opportunities and effective prevention services that stop people from reaching crisis point in the first place. It's a combination of housing and support that helps people sustain tenancies, regain independence and avoid returning to homelessness.

As an organisation working on the frontline of homelessness in Cambridgeshire, we stand ready to work alongside government, local authorities, housing providers, businesses, charities and communities to play our part. We know that ending rough sleeping is possible when there is genuine partnership, adequate resources and a commitment to addressing the root causes of homelessness.

Christmas is a time when many people reflect on the importance of home, family and belonging, we hope this commitment marks not just a seasonal response, but the beginning of a sustained national effort to ensure that everyone has access to a safe place to call home and the support they need to thrive throughout their journey.

The Ferry Project remains committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community and advocating for the systemic changes needed to create lasting solutions to homelessness.

🩸 TASTE THE AWARD-WINNING REAL McCOY! 🇬🇧Breakfast lovers and foodies, rejoice! We are incredibly proud to announce that ...
23/08/2026

🩸 TASTE THE AWARD-WINNING REAL McCOY! 🇬🇧
Breakfast lovers and foodies, rejoice! We are incredibly proud to announce that Wisbech’s very own culinary icons, Fruit Pig, will be showcasing and selling their legendary butchery produce at the Fenland Food Festival 2026!

Remarkably, over 99% of the black pudding made in the UK uses imported, dried blood powder. But not Fruit Pig. Operating right out of Anglia Way in Wisbech, they are the last remaining scaled producer of completely authentic, fresh-blood black puddings in the country! Their strict commitment to premium, 97% British ingredients has made them a true national farm-to-fork favorite—trusted by top culinary institutions like Fortnum & Mason and Michelin-starred chefs like Tom Kerridge.

Here is what you can bring home from their festival stall to completely level up your weekend brunches:
✨ Fresh Blood Black Pudding: Incomparably rich, smooth, and succulent. Fry it up until it gets that perfect crispy 'crozzle' on the outside!
👑 The Famous "Brunch Slice": A absolute game-changer that combines gluten-free sausage meat, cold-smoked bacon, and chunky black pudding into one ultimate breakfast patty.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Artisan White Puddings & Haggis: Meticulously hand-crafted using traditional, time-honored techniques.

Come support an incredible home-grown Wisbech business and see why the finest restaurants in the UK refuse to use anything else:
📅 Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech
🎟️ Entry: COMPLETELY FREE!

Don't settle for mass-produced shortcuts—taste real quality made right on our doorstep!

👉 Reserve your free festival entry tickets today on Eventbrite!

🥧 Warning: Ultimate comfort food incoming! Crumbelievable UK is bringing their heavenly hot fruit crumbles to the Fenlan...
23/08/2026

🥧 Warning: Ultimate comfort food incoming! Crumbelievable UK is bringing their heavenly hot fruit crumbles to the Fenland Food Festival!

Treat yourself to the ultimate sweet fix on Saturday, 5th September from 10am – 3pm at the Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech.

Find them pitching up in the Street Food Zone, where they will be dishing out warm, bubbling, golden fruit crumbles smothered in rich, creamy custard. If that isn't enough to tempt you, they are also bringing hot brownies and cookie pies! It is the perfect dessert to enjoy while listening to the live music.

🎟️ Free entry
📍 Street Food Zone, Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech
🕙 10am – 3pmCome hungry, leave happy.

See you by the food stalls! 🥄✨

Sponsored by Fenmarc.

🐝 CATCH THE SWEETEST BUZZ IN THE FENS! 🍯We are absolutely buzzing to announce that Walpole St Andrew's very own Cross Ke...
23/08/2026

🐝 CATCH THE SWEETEST BUZZ IN THE FENS! 🍯

We are absolutely buzzing to announce that Walpole St Andrew's very own Cross Keys and Bees will be bringing their incredible, golden harvests to the Fenland Food Festival 2026!

If you want the real deal when it comes to honey, you won’t want to miss their stall. Cross Keys and Bees specializes in producing pure, high-quality, completely natural raw local honey. Sourced right from the nectar of our beautiful Fenland countryside, their honey retains all its natural, healthy properties and offers an unmatched flavor that mass-produced supermarket jars simply cannot compete with!

Make sure to bring a shopping bag to load up on their handcrafted hive favorites:
🍯 Raw Local Honey: Perfect for drizzling over breakfast, sweetening tea, or enjoying straight from the spoon!

🕯️ Beeswax Candles: Beautifully hand-rolled and poured candles that burn cleanly and fill your home with a gentle, natural aroma.

Come taste the pure sweetness of the region and meet the passionate makers behind the hives:
📅 Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech
🎟️ Entry: COMPLETELY FREE!

Support our incredible local beekeepers, champion natural biodiversity, and treat yourself to a true taste of the Fens! 🌻🐝

👉 Reserve your free festival entry tickets right now on Eventbrite!

🎤 Get ready to be entertained! Steven Lee is officially confirmed as one of our incredible live acts performing at the F...
22/08/2026

🎤 Get ready to be entertained! Steven Lee is officially confirmed as one of our incredible live acts performing at the Fenland Food Festival!

Bring your appetite for great food and amazing music on Saturday, 5th September at the Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech.

Steven Lee will be bringing his powerful vocals and fantastic energy to the stage, providing the perfect soundtrack while you shop, eat, and enjoy the festival atmosphere. Don't miss the chance to catch his live performance.

Catch Steven Lee at the Festival:
Main Hall Stage - 10:30am
Street Food Zone - 11:45am

🎟️ Free entry
📍 Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech
🕙 Festival open 10am – 3pm

Come down for fantastic food, and top-tier live music. See you by the stage! 🎶✨

Sponsored by Fenmarc.

🥩 FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE: REGENERATIVE & DELICIOUS! 🌾Get your grocery bags ready because the incredible, first-generation...
22/08/2026

🥩 FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE: REGENERATIVE & DELICIOUS! 🌾
Get your grocery bags ready because the incredible, first-generation farming family from Bramblebee Farms is bringing their premium, pasture-raised produce straight to the Fenland Food Festival 2026!

Based just down the road in Emneth, Wisbech, Bramblebee Farms is renowned for their forward-thinking, eco-friendly regenerative farming methods. They work hand-in-hand with nature to raise truly exceptional livestock.

If you are tired of supermarket quality, this is your chance to stock up on the real deal:
🐂 100% Grass-Fed Native Beef: Sourced from traditional breeds that spend their summers grazing the lush RSPB wetlands at Welney. Expect rich marbling, incredible tenderness, and unmatched steakhouse quality.
🐖 Locally Famous Old Spot Pork: Bred from hardy native "orchard pigs" that dine on farm-fresh vegetables and grains. Their crackling joints, artisan sausages, and burgers are legendary across the Fens.
🥧 Farm-Fresh Extras: From their savory homemade pies and giant free-range Scotch eggs to fresh farm produce, everything they make represents the very best of British farming.

Come meet the farmers, learn about their passionate "paddock to plate" mission, and grab some mouth-watering meats for the ultimate weekend feast:
📅 Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech
🎟️ Entry: COMPLETELY FREE!

Support our local farmers, eat sustainably, and taste the difference that high-welfare, traditional farming makes!

👉 Lock in your free festival entry tickets right now on Eventbrite!

🍏 CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE OF THE FENS! 🌳We are thrilled to spotlight the wonderful Fenland Orchards Project, who will b...
22/08/2026

🍏 CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE OF THE FENS! 🌳
We are thrilled to spotlight the wonderful Fenland Orchards Project, who will be bringing the deep history and natural beauty of our local landscape right to the heart of the Fenland Food Festival 2026!

Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this fantastic initiative is all about connecting our community to heritage fruit growing—including local Wisbech varieties of apples, pears, plums, and cherries.

At the festival, they aren't just exhibiting; they are taking center stage to share their passion and knowledge with an incredible session:

🎤 Community Engagement & Interactive Talk: Meet community development worker Andrew Callaghan and the project team to learn about their local community orchard site, volunteer opportunities, and their work protecting over 60 species of local flora and fauna!
🍳 Special Talk & Cookery Demo: Head over to the demonstration stage for an exclusive joint session featuring Andrew Callaghan & Alison Crouch from the Ferry Project Cookery School. Together, they will dive deep into the world of Fenland apples, showing you how to turn local heritage orchard fruits into spectacular, easy dishes.

Come celebrate the unique landscape, history, and culinary skills of the Fens:
📅 Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Talks & Demos scheduled throughout the day)
📍 Where: Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech
🎟️ Entry: COMPLETELY FREE!

Whether you're a keen gardener, a local history buff, or just love great food, stop by their area to say hello and find out how you can get involved with this blooming community treasure.

👉 Reserve your free festival entry tickets right now on Eventbrite!

We are looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee you would be an unpaid volunteer, hold legal resp...
21/08/2026

We are looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee you would be an unpaid volunteer, hold legal responsibility for our organisation's governance, administration and financial health, and will help to shape our charity's strategic direction whilst ensuring we are staying true to our charitable purpose.

Applicants should send:
- a CV
- a cover letter explaining how they heard about the Ferry Project/what their relationship is with it, why they're interested in being a Trustee, and what expertise and passion they have which will make them a valuable Trustee.
(If you have lived experience of homelessness, please mention this in your application).

to the Clerk of Trustees: [email protected]

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Octavia View
Wisbech
PE131JQ

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